Olayiwola Matthew
Agbu Kefas, Taraba State Governor Ahas confirmed that he will officially defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Governor Kefas made the announcement during an inspection of the ongoing renovation at the Jolly Nyame Stadium, which has been selected as the venue for the defection ceremony.
According to the governor, the decision to switch parties is driven by what he described as the collective interest and future of Taraba residents.
“On the 19th of November, I will officially transition from PDP to APC. This movement is about the destiny of the people of Taraba, and we are expecting many visitors for the ceremony,” Kefas said, as reported by Channels TV.
When asked whether the APC set any conditions for his defection, the governor said he would address the circumstances in his speech at the event, leaving residents to draw their own conclusions.
Meanwhile, members of the Taraba State Executive Council have pledged full support for the governor’s move.
Speaking on behalf of the council, Muslim Aruwa, the Commissioner for Science and Technology, said:
“The Governor is our leader. Wherever he goes, we move with him — be it APC, SDP, or ADC. This alignment with the Federal Government is for the good of all citizens, not for personal gain. It is about bringing development to the state.”
Aruwa added that the movement was not just about the governor but represented the collective interest of the people of Taraba State.